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Front view of the cottage with superb views
Enjoy al fresco dining or a drink in the garden
Kitchen with views over the garden
View through the arch to the hidden garden seating area
Enjoy a good start to the day before exploring
Pretty double room
Looking out over the fields
Double bedroom with storage and dressing table
Or enjoy the garden on a summer's evening
A second cosy double
With handy storage
Perfect for a relaxing night's sleep
The stylish family shower room
Anyone for a game of table tennis on a rainy day?
Games room with table tennis
Lots of space to run off some steam on the lawned garden
These are the views that will greet you in this gorgeous area
Experience the sense of freedom and breathe in that fresh air
Nearby Roseberry Topping
Stunning scenery of North York Moors near Stokesley
1 / 25  Front view of the cottage with superb views
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4 / 25  Kitchen with views over the garden
5 / 25  View through the arch to the hidden garden seating area
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10 / 25  Enjoy a good start to the day before exploring
11 / 25  Pretty double room
12 / 25  Looking out over the fields
13 / 25  Double bedroom with storage and dressing table
14 / 25  Or enjoy the garden on a summer's evening
15 / 25  A second cosy double
16 / 25  With handy storage
17 / 25  Perfect for a relaxing night's sleep
18 / 25  The stylish family shower room
19 / 25  Anyone for a game of table tennis on a rainy day?
20 / 25  Games room with table tennis
21 / 25  Lots of space to run off some steam on the lawned garden
22 / 25  These are the views that will greet you in this gorgeous area
23 / 25  Experience the sense of freedom and breathe in that fresh air
24 / 25  Nearby Roseberry Topping
25 / 25  Stunning scenery of North York Moors near Stokesley

Kirby School Cottage

Stokesley, North Yorkshire
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A  beautifully converted cottage in a peaceful countryside spot, perfect for couples, or a small family
  • Enviable location to visit popular Roseberry Topping, walk the Cleveland way and explore the North Yorkshire Moors
  • Keen cyclists and walkers can rest their bikes, boots and feet after a day exploring
Property code: 75544

Pretty cottage perfectly sits just outside of Stokesley, the gateway to the North York Moors National Park. With the added bonus of scenic drives to the North Yorkshire coast, this makes an exciting base to explore Country and Coast in a beautiful part of North Yorkshire.

This attractive, converted cottage is the ideal property for two couples or a small family looking to explore the stunning Yorkshire coast and countryside. Situated 1.5 miles to the east of the popular market town of Stokesley, where the friendly  pubs, cafes and independent shops are all within easy reach. It also has plenty of history to uncover, a regular country market and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, including the stunning local landmark, Roseberry Topping. There are plenty of other picturesque local villages to discover nearby too, like Great Ayton (3 miles)  and Osmotherley (11.5 miles) which also offer a range of eateries/shops and are perfect for lazy strolls. For something more challenging, as ‘the gateway to the North York Moors’, Stokesley also has a number of walking and cycling routes close by, and of course, there is the Cleveland Way,  that will allow you to get out, enjoy the great outdoors and immerse yourself in the dramatic, heather-clad uplands.

Light floods into this immaculate property through the many windows, bouncing off the neutral white and grey tones throughout, whilst the original vaulted ceilings and exposed beams help to add a sense of space to this modern cottage.

Stepping inside, you find yourself in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, which is bright and airy. The furniture is a mix of contemporary and traditional and includes a two seater sofa, an easy chair and comfortable dining chairs which work well in this attractive conversion. There is a Smart TV for watching your favourite shows. The kitchen is well-equipped and has everything you’ll need to cook a meal to enjoy together at the dining table.

The property has two delightful double bedrooms that are also light and calming and one family shower room. For competitive guests, there is the fun addition of a games room with table tennis, so grab your bats and get ready for a tournament. Alternatively, you can use this room as a bike store, should you need it. In here, there is also a fridge freezer.

Outside, there is a pretty country garden with a large lawn area to enjoy. There is also a more secluded ‘secret’ garden through an archway where you can enjoy a morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening whilst soaking up the sounds of the countryside. You may also get a visit from the owners pets, Misty and Chilli, their friendly cat and dog  as they live next door and may like to say hello. There is off-road parking for one car next to the cottage.

  • 2 bedrooms – 2 doubles
  • 1 shower room
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, midi dishwasher and washing machine
  • Fridge freezer in games room
  • Games room with table tennis
  • Bike storage in games room
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Shop, pub and restaurant within walking distance
  • TV in lounge
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

In addition to Stokesley, which is your nearest town, there is also the attractive village of Great Ayton (3.5 miles), which has a wonderful village vibe. With a selection of pubs, restaurants, cafes and tearooms, you could eat out every night if you wanted to. As home to a young Captain Cook, there is also the Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum which allows you to explore his early life in the surrounding area. If you love to walk, from Great Ayton you can walk up to Roseberry Topping (2 miles from Great Ayton and 5.5 miles from the property); a prominent hill with lots of walking trails that lead up to the distinctive summit and cliffs.

There is also the vibrant little village of Osmotherley (12.5 miles) that is well-known as a starting point for walkers and cyclists. This gorgeous little place is real picture-postcard stuff. It also offers excellent facilities including a cafe, village stores and a fish and chip shop. If you're a bit of a foodie, this part of Yorkshire is packed with fantastic gastropubs, restaurants and delis. Situated within the western reaches of the North York Moors, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1987, Osmotherley has close proximity to lush pastures and woodlands. The western Moors play host to grand country houses, atmospheric ruins and handsome market town and the views from here are simply stunning, with walks and cycle routes in every direction. You are very close to the famous Cleveland Way as well as many more well-known and picturesque moorland walks, some of which lead all the way to the sea.

To breathe in the fresh, sea air without hiking there, head across the northern edge of the North York Moors to the Victorian seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea (16.5 miles) with its pier, cliff tramway, golden sand and clean surf. A little further away is Whitby (28 miles), which is probably the most visited and much-loved of Yorkshire's seaside resorts. It is an idyllic location for a holiday, with its seaside heritage, excellent restaurants and independent shops/bars/cafes along its medieval streets. Dominated by the 13th-century ruins of St Hilda's Abbey on the East Cliff, the town's rich heritage is immediately obvious and famously inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Rupert Spiers

This property is personally managed by Rupert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Thomas 12th April 2024

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Reviewed by Maxine 29th March 2024

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We we're made very welcome by the family and not forgetting the dogs. We even had a lovely box of goodies on arrival, which was very nice. The cottage to us had been updated recently and good taste. The garden was beautiful.

Reviewed by Kathy 26th December 2023

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This cottage is perfect spotlessly clean and there is everything you will need need in the cottage , great little village and lovely places to eat locally,

Reviewed by Penny 1st September 2023

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Comfortable property in a beautiful location. Owner was very friendly and helpful and the welcome pack was much appreciated. Ideally situated for visiting many local attractions both rural and seaside.

Reviewed by Richard 11th August 2023

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Great location, super accommodation with all you need to make your holiday a great stay, local pubs are dog friendly and reasonably priced. Pete, Steph and sons are lovely, made us very welcome and have great advice on locations to visit, their dogs Chilli and Gracie are lovely too and played well with our noisy, yappy cockerpoo Eddie! North YorkshRead moreire is a beautiful part of our country and well worth a visit. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 17th March 2023

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Great location, cottage was lovely, modern, clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by Simon 7th October 2022

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The cottage is comfortable and well provided. There is a lovely garden to enjoy with views of unspoilt countryside, including Roseberry Topping and the hills of the North Yorkshire Moors. It is well located just outside Stokesley and so many places of interest are within a relatively short drive. Our dog was happy in the company of the owners two fRead moreriendly dogs and settled in well. We were warmly greeted by Steph and along with a generous welcome hamper soon felt at home. We enjoyed our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Alex 16th September 2022

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Good base for exploring the North York Moors. Clean and reasonably comfortable. The owners are very nice and friendly.

Reviewed by Pamela 12th September 2022

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Reviewed by Martin 9th September 2022

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Cosy and warm on colder days with a beautiful garden surrounding. Very quiet and relaxing. Excellent hosts.

Reviewed by Anna 29th July 2022

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Fabulous and cosy cottage! The owners welcomed us very warmly and Chilli the dog was chilled out and friendly too. The cottage was perfect, beautifully clean and very comfortable. It had everything we needed for a week. Its location was perfect for exploring local villages, historic houses and gardens and the beach. We had no need to venture more tRead morehan 20 minutes drive away! Would definitely recommend a stay here! Hide

Reviewed by Penelope 11th July 2022

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Reviewed by Diane 24th June 2022

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Reviewed by Shashikant 17th June 2022

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Very friendly couple and lovely dog

Reviewed by Jean 10th June 2022

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The cottage is lovely in absolutely fabulous part of our country with incredible veiws from a very impressive garden. The owners made us very welcome including our dog.

Reviewed by William 20th May 2022

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It was a lovely cottage, the location was very good peaceful and quite. I would recommend anyone to stay there. The hosts Steph and Peter was very welcoming. The dog Chilli was a delight, having his daily fuss.

Reviewed by Russell 13th May 2022

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The cottage was very comfortable, tastefully furnished, very well equipped and exceptionally clean. The large, sunny garden is a delight, with a special bower for guests; there is also a lovely elderly dog who charmed us from the start. The owners (on site) were very friendly, discreet and helpful, and there is a wealth of local tourist informationRead more in the cottage including OS maps and some walking routes. The location is at the edge of the National Park, but with good roads to key places. Hide

Reviewed by David 6th May 2022

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Superb location and the standard of the property was wonderful. The owners were very friendly, especially Chilli the sheepdog who got on with our dog, well by the end of the week!! Couldn't ask for any better.

Reviewed by Paul 29th April 2022

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Front view of the cottage with superb views
Enjoy al fresco dining or a drink in the garden
Kitchen with views over the garden
View through the arch to the hidden garden seating area
Enjoy a good start to the day before exploring
Pretty double room
Show 13 moreLooking out over the fields

Location

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